American Airlines Pilot Cancels Plane to Hawaii (Twice!) and Passengers Applaud

[@GabeRod9]

If the pilot says he doesn’t think it’s safe then IM OUT, no questions lol

[@crimeinvest6523]

Still would be safe, plane wouldn't just plummet to the ground just because of it. Biggest risk is an engine failure over open water with only 1 engine available = more work for the pilots.

[@C9kuya]

@@crimeinvest6523 oks yeah, but they are flying to Hawaii which is 6 hour flight over seas and having an engine failure could potentially cause water landing which is very unsafe!

[@C9kuya]

@@crimeinvest6523 so you are saying, you would take the risk with souls in your hands?

[@DolFan316]

Utterly absurd that flying is now somehow MORE unsafe in 2024 than it was 50 years ago for...reasons.

[@DefaultMale_]

@@C9kuya Not necesarily true. Most modern planes are designed to last 2-3 hours on a single engine. Of course, doesn't apply to jumbo jets, but they can still run on 3 most likely, even (closISH to) their weight limit.

[@latinworldexplorer]

Captain did his job, but the passengers also reacted the right way. This is a great example of effective communication. Kudos to everyone.

[@user-ov4wr5yu4r]

It seemed like half Oh no, and half Oh good. In the long run, you're better off even if it's inconvenient.

[@zoneout00]

Abit of inconvenience, in exchange for safe travel.

[@AustralianOpalRocks]

I'm surprised I wasn't on that plane on my way to vacation.

[@lambrah2k]

@@user-ov4wr5yu4r the "oh no" are the ones worried about their reservations lol

[@JuergenHoppe1]

​@@lambrah2kAs long as you hear cussing and swearing, all is good. It's the "oh oh", that shoud let your alarm bells ring. 😂

[@martina5296]

Standing ovation for a pilot who wants to be 100% safe!!!!

[@ShadeIsLikely]

Yeah, not sure I saw a standing ovation. I did hear about three people clap and I saw some jump up to get their bags from the overhead bins. But yes, the captain did the right thing by refusing the aircraft because of an engine fault warning.

[@Whatsupeiththestupidhandlebs]

@@ShadeIsLikelyI don’t think martina5296 meant that as a literal statement of what the ppl on the plane did. I think she was saying that’s what he deserved.

[@ShadeIsLikely]

@@Whatsupeiththestupidhandlebs You’re probably correct. Let’s go with that.

[@trvman1]

I think the poster is saying give the pilot a standing ovation, not that people were giving him a standing ovation. I feel so sorry for those gate attendants who probably had to deal with a whole of of Karens :)

[@DolFan316]

Speaking of "safe" is Hawaii still refusing to let anyone in who's not vaxxed AND boostered at least 5 times? Because that's how I define Hawaii now.

[@Sushi2735]

As a Flight Attendant for Eastern, it happened to me once, when Lorenz was cutting way back on expenses. The captain who made the call to refuse the plane had to report to the Chief Pilots Office for a dressing down, and was suspended from work for two weeks. He told me later, he do it again rather than risking the lives of 250 people!! Makes me proud!

[@boataxe4605]

A two week suspension? That’s strange,I’m a professional boat captain and we have the right to cancel a voyage if we believe that the equipment or weather is dangerous, and we are legally protected from any retaliation by management. I’m surprised that professional airline pilots don’t have that same protection.

[@Sushi2735]

@@boataxe4605 agree ,! At the time this happened. Frank Lorenzo had taken over Eastern. Life was hellish. It was not long after this, that the pilots, flight attendants and machinists all went on a two year strike. I had been flying 18yrs at the time and it was a just and true strike. However we played right into his hands. Gave him time to sell off lg. chunks of the company. Sorry this was so long. And actually the stores is way longer. But when he came in, normal operations went out the window.

[@A1FAHx]

@@Sushi2735Karma took care of him. I was a banker in 1981 or 82 and one day at lunch, I was sitting at a table next to him. He was trying to get financing to start up a new airline or to take over an existing one. He was frantic with promises that he could obviously never deliver. Needless to say whomever he talked to or whoever he talked after that, no one would give him one penny, that's what his word was worth.

[@boataxe4605]

@@Sushi2735 Wow, I have worked for three tour boat companies and thankfully all three were run well,I’ve never had to cancel a trip due to mechanical problems because the vessels were very well maintained. But I feel that if did the boss would have my back.

[@2Phast4Rocket]

I think the pilot union is really strong today and the dressing down will not happen

[@bobbyricigliano2799]

The passenger who'd whine and throw a tantrum over this is the same one who'd have a panic attack at the first sign of turbulence.

[@gulfstream7235]

And the first to sue your ass if things don't go as planned.

[@Kuzo32]

💀💀

[@charaznable8072]

Lawdy lawd please save me.

[@jeffstrawn3073]

Momm

[@jeffstrawn3073]

That woman almost canceled my flight there in 2022 over my watching ghostbusters

[@mikefly562]

In my flight training I will always remember: It's better to be on the ground wishing you were flying then flying and wishing you were on the ground. Also there are old pilots and bold pilots, but no old bold pilots.

[@Jwellsuhhuh]

pretty much any pilot would think the same but many airlines will put you through hell if you decide to make that call.

[@AlphaGeekgirl]

Than

[@codymoe4986]

#1 and #3 on the "Top 10 aviation phrases/sayings" that are regurgitated in the comment sections of these types of videos... If you can remember #2, #4, and #5, I got a fresh baked cookie, just for you. #5 through 10 earns you a medal...good luck.

[@stevengoomba6490]

I just flew to Easter Island yesterday and the flight was delayed in Santiago for about an hour for some maintenance issues. Really couldn’t care less how long it took since it’s a 5 hour flight over the middle of the pacific. Safety is always the top priority and I’m glad most captains are cautious.

[@trespire]

But there are old bald pilots.

[@marksanders8095]

I applaud this pilot. A mature and true leader who is not afraid to make the tough calls. If the pilot makes this call then I am heading for the exit and calling it a day

[@agrobeson6471]

With a smile on my face! Thank you Captain for assertive leadership!

[@Steve757-fl1hd]

As a captain myself who flew many ETOPS flights to Hawaii from the west coast and Alaska this captain did absolutely the right thing. I’m surprised that maintenance control didn’t ground the airplane themselves. When a crew does a ETOPS flight everything is supposed to be perfect and signed off by maintenance ops and 2 A&P mechanics. He deserved that applause. I’d fly with this guy anywhere and the passengers should feel very safe. Well done captain!

[@vito774]

Almost as if there aren’t minimum requirements, that deviates from “perfect”

[@Steve757-fl1hd]

@@Plutogalaxy sounds like you’re being sarcastic or something. I wasn’t there, I don’t know what happened. I just know the end result. That turned out as it should. So, yes in this case, the checks and balances actually worked. We live to fly another day!

[@kirbyclone3293]

I sure wouldn’t have made the PA like that though…..

[@Steve757-fl1hd]

@@kirbyclone3293 Nope. Honesty is always the best approach. You make up a story or leave details out and you’ll hear about it later. Just tell the truth and don’t cuss. It’s OK to apologize for the delay. Don’t say you’re sorry - it’s a sign of weakness.

[@kirbyclone3293]

@@Steve757-fl1hd so, make a PA saying that you disagree with your own company’s maintenance department, their procedures, and the FAA approved MEL (if applicable)? Really? I would have been more vague in my PA.

[@mondoleonardo7220]

Kudos to Captain, even as a ramp supervisor I can appreciate this call

[@rictech.]

Ooh wow !!! A ramp supervisor. I’m impressed

[@ProJock]

@@rictech.…says the barista 🙄

[@claycassin8437]

@@rictech. You are an elitist POS. Be gone.

[@benbro4554]

@@rictech.well the reason he said he is a ramp supervisor, is because alot of stuff behind the scenes happens when a plane gets cancelled like this.. no one on the ramp likes when a plane gets cancelled after loading 150+ bags, maybe aircraft needz to be towed from the gate etc.. alot of things that may happen behind the scenes so kudos to all the people that work ramp. Gained alot of respect for them after i got to see what really happens behind the scenes of an aircraft turnaround for an example

[@pokemongoprofessoroak7792]

​@@rictech.Well, the dude knows all the extra work that will be needed to unload the plane and the frustrations of it. While it will be frustrating. Frustrations are better than possible deatha

[@Mousirelen]

This is a man of immense character and dignity.

[@HighSpeedNoDrag]

He's just doing his job and using professional disgression. No biggie.

[@cw5451]

@@HighSpeedNoDragI think you mean “discretion.” But no biggie, right?

[@HighSpeedNoDrag]

@@cw5451 COrrect.

[@AustralianOpalRocks]

He had a hot date

[@obsidianzarok2361]

Just a man doing his job well.

[@PInk77W1]

Southwest got a brand new plane. They had a VIP flight about to take off with the mayor of Dallas and the CEO of SW and at the Last minute the pilot canceled because of an “issue” A reporter on board asked the Southwest CEO. “Are u gonna tell the pilot to get this show on the road ?” The CEO said “we don’t question pilots when it comes to safety”

[@ITripReport]

Had a very similar issue with Southwest on their 737 MAX inaugural flight in 2016. Captain refused the plane twice, and the CEO said something similar

[@cremebrulee4759]

That's the kind of support that pilots need.

[@BillinHungary]

And that is why, until the issue a few years back where that poor woman was partially sucked out of her seat, Southwest has never had a passenger fatality in the history of the airline. She was the first.

[@boataxe4605]

That CEO should be the next CEO of Boeing. He probably won’t question engineers either.

[@codingvio7383]

@@boataxe4605 Exactly, never talk back to an engineer when they complain about the safety being jeopardized for cost cuts.

[@clarencewiles963]

Hello Johnny. With doors falling off, wheels falling off. I give this pilot high marks for what he did. I would like to see a follow up on this pilot. Thumbs up 👍

[@Johnnyjet]

Here's the story johnnyjet.com/im-not-really-feeling-it-american-airlines-pilot-cancels-plane-to-hawaii-twice-and-passengers-applaud/

[@clarencewiles963]

@@Johnnyjet Thank you for the update.

[@kennymackie4518]

The Captain is the Manager of his AirCraft!

[@thecomedypilot5894]

Those incidents are completely unrelated.

[@CrazyCarmenMirada]

Southwest just lost an engine as well!

[@n118nw]

Enormous amount of pressure on pilots by having 100+ people staring at you trying to get to where you want to go.. for you to tell them that you don't feel comfortable with the aircraft and you're not gonna fly it. Kudos to the crew for not succumbing to that hazard.

[@dreamthedream8929]

They should not care about that kind of pressure and be honest, say how it is and refuse to go. If there is enormous pressure there that means it's messed up. Passengers and everyone should be relieved upon hearing that and even encouraging for more checks and delays if needed

[@ruthbickerstaffe1915]

Good call by the Captain. In so many incident reports you read, the final outcome is “pilot error”. This Captain was doing his job properly. 200 +/- souls on board is not to be gambled with.

[@majorlagg9321]

That will be the first thing in the NTSB report. Pilot should not have flown.

[@ruthbickerstaffe1915]

@@majorlagg9321 Thank you. I guess I have spent too many years around the Airline Industry. I wish you a very good day.!✈

[@jerradwilson]

This is "pilot made the right call."

[@CrazyPanda688]

People. They’re people Aviation terminology is so cringe

[@patrickguyum]

@@CrazyPanda688Aviation terminology is just naval terminology in a different type of fluid. THAT history is several centuries older, and the track record of insularity, gruesome working conditions, and incredible fatality and injury rates spawns unique spiritual perspectives, mythology, and eventually language/terminology. Its certainly a history rich enough to withstand mr commenter claiming cringe for the 5th time in their day.

[@Ronald-ks2iy]

I rather be delayed and inconvenienced than perish in the Pacific Ocean!

[@MindfulMusings1]

Bad enough seeing the sign that your seat can be used as a flotation device when flying over that !ong ocean!

[@crimeinvest6523]

Still would be safe, plane wouldn't just plummet to the ground just because of it. Biggest risk is an engine failure over open water with only 1 engine available = more work for the pilots.

[@Ronald-ks2iy]

@@crimeinvest6523 If that were the case then the pilot wouldn’t cancel the flight now would he!

[@codingvio7383]

Exactly

[@davidbrooks1724]

so true . coming home from dominican , we had to divert and got to miami late. several people were pissed off, but i was glad not to be in the atlantic

[@damianchipolina925]

I want that type of pilot to fly my plane 🙏🏽

[@bigjohn2810]

Good, no DEI pilots allowed

[@117simracing8]

@@bigjohn2810 You must have a sad life. Perhaps it´s because you choke on your toxicity.

[@davidweber5833]

PIC. Pilot in command. Pilot’s word is the last word. That’s how I was trained. That’s how every pilot is trained.

[@RoyalDog214]

Captain's word.

[@350ZEASZE]

No one’s arguing that

[@DarylMT]

I can imagine the pressure on pilots to get flying and keep money coming in. So fair play to this guy for not wanting to risk his life and the lives of hundreds of passengers!

[@LprogressivesANDliberals]

PEOPLE OVER PROFIT. That is our jobs as people who work for the companies who’s goal is PROFIT OVER PEOPLE. 💯 gj pilot!!!

[@mhockey23]

Captain wasn't feeling like starring in the next episode of Mayday Air Disaster

[@user-ov4wr5yu4r]

I wasn't afraid to fly until my kids watched every episode of that.

[@Drakeman2003]

Or Sulley 2

[@Dattyhere]

My flight instructor used to say “you’d rather be on the ground and wish you’re up in the air than the other way around”. Safety first!

[@BeerGuy2345]

Best comment

[@samuelitooooo]

I think you can hear in his voice that he really cares about his job and about his passengers, and refuses to cut corners. Very refreshing compared to so many people doing their jobs just to get it over with.

[@kepler240]

6 hrs over water? I'd be begging not to go.

[@davec.3198]

Few planes that are forced to land make it down safely. It really doesn't matter whats below you.

[@realtoast7036]

Excellent call. I appreciate the applause from the passengers, as well.

[@shiftgood]

The one time its cool to clap.

[@Bellasie1]

Fantastic pilot! Congratulations! AA can be proud of him making a difference. Also, we the passengers, don't like being lied to. Great job delivering the truth!

[@OSTARAEB4]

Congratulations to this Captain. Well done and glad they applauded him and all the crew.

[@nenblom]

GREAT JOB, CAPTAIN!! ❤❤❤

[@hayharut]

better safe than having to ditch in the water halfway between hawaii and the west coast of the US

[@egtravel]

Now there's a great pilot!! 👍🏻 🙌

[@Dee-Jay]

Most if not 99.99% of captains in the world would do the same. This is their job. Preserving passenger's life and aircraft. Companies have nothing to earn to jeopardize safety.

[@SumatraXSI5]

Whoever said the plane was good to fly is not in that plane. Good decision, captain

[@user-ov4wr5yu4r]

It's possible it was within range before it went to the gate, and then the problem showed up or got worse. Not everyone is evil or incompetent, although that's also a possibility.

[@BusArch42]

Not sure about other services but the air navy requires the guy responsible for aircraft maintenance to be on the plane when it’s carrying passengers. I’ve flown hoppers to navy test facilities and it was a small plane but there’s the chief who owns the plane sitting right up front.

[@angelahaller8704]

I was waiting to board a plane in SC when the pilot was outside of plane smelling a oil leak. Turns out it was hydrologic fluid. He cane back and told us he was approved to fly ..he told us we will be waiting for another plane . I was so proud of him , thankful to live in America 🇺🇲🇺🇲❤️🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@kennysmith8686]

My family and I were also on this flight. 6 hour delay in total. I personally thanked the captain as we deplaned…. Not cool for American to release a plane with potential mechanical issues. Especially considering our overwater route.

[@v0nify]

You can always plan another vacation, you can’t get back your life

[@FlyGuy2000]

This is the guy you want in the front of the airplane!

[@bdenied]

Captain you exercised outstanding judgement so you did not have to demonstrate outstanding flying skills. I applaud you. I have faced similar issues and I know your caution got you a trip to the Chief Pilots office because your are not real high on managements likeability list. You rock my man and Id fly with you any day...

[@lisaklassen7824]

For all they know, this pilot saved their lives ❤

[@keithfreitas2983]

As a retired FAA Aircraft Dispatcher and part of your license is being responsible for the flights dispatched, I'm with Captain because his butt is strapped to the aircraft and he has the final say. I'm 100% sure he talked to the Dispatcher as is protocol before making the decision.

[@WeTakeOverIreland]

Where can i find the ATC dialogue for this particular flight?

[@Zeeq99]

Its better to be safe than sorry and respect to the guy that said “alright” and the other passengers who understood the possibilities of death in a plane

[@acreguy3156]

The Captain did the right thing. He knows it's better to be judged by 12 rather than carried by 6.

[@imogen1]

The origin of that phrase is cops murdering innocents in violation of their oath. You are the worst humanity has to offer, and a faithless traitor to all that you swore to uphold.

[@spacetimecontinuum]

I've never heard this expression before, I like it!

[@imogen1]

@@spacetimecontinuum It doesn't mean what you think it means. It's a cop saying that advocates for the murder of innocent civilians "just to be safe"

[@acreguy3156]

@@spacetimecontinuum Thanks! Feel free to keep it. Stay well my friend.

[@repairman99]

Johnny better than Alaska who ignored warnings about losing cabin pressure and still kept the plane flying. I would rather be delayed than take my chances on a plane that have issues. I used to be a jet mechanic myself.

[@garyradtke3252]

If the lighted no smoking sign was inop I would say that the pilot was over protective or had ulterior motives but an indication of a restricted fuel filter or maybe something else restricting fuel? Not a chance in hell I would go up unless staying on the ground was certain death. I could see certain reasons to chance it but not general transportation.

[@vito774]

🤦‍♂️ you could have just said you don’t know what you’re talking about instead of making a long post.

[@noahmiller985]

LMAO if you lose cabin pressure what the fuck else are you going to do other than continue flying the plane? they landed as soon as they could but no theyre not going to "stop flying" when they get the cabin pressure loss. maybe take 4 seconds looking things up before pretending you know what you're talking about/faking credentials (aint no way ur a jet mechanic and if you are thank god you aren't anymore).

[@kirbyclone3293]

Which flight lost cabin pressure?

[@vito774]

@@kirbyclone3293 I bet they think the plane that lost the door was the plane losing cabin pressure lol

[@crazybadger617]

An old pilot once told me, "It is better to be safely on the ground and wishing you were in the air, than in the air wishing you were safely on the ground". Good call Captain.

[@2-old-Forthischet]

As an AF tech, I once grounded a B52 because a silly little hydraulic O-ring was leaking on the taxi way. The colonel (pilot) was furious.

[@Tom_Losh]

Grounding a '52 is never popular. I "Red X'd" only one, for a problem in the 47 section, and was very unpopular for a while. 😉

[@boataxe4605]

Yep! That O ring was silly! Even though the controls are hydraulic!

[@tfdtfdtfd]

An O-ring brought the Challenger down...I am pretty sure it can also bring down a B-52

[@boataxe4605]

@@tfdtfdtfd Damn right!

[@JowellRivera]

20 years in Army Aviation, I can relate to this 100%. Did many test flights and had to make these calls as a quality control inspector. Good for him.

[@ingamelevi1929]

He calmly told them exactly what was going on, including details that only some of them are going to understand, and made it 100% clear that it wasn't safe. This is how you deliver news of uncertainty.

[@adelaferreira4575]

Dear captain ,Thank you for your honesty,and Bravo for your actions saving a lot of heartache !

[@350ZEASZE]

He didn’t save any heartache. Just created mountains of headaches for the airline and the passengers. No slight on the pilot its his decision and id have been happy with it had i been a passenger. Just thought id give you a real perspective.

[@Brian_ON]

In 2000 I was sitting in a plane on the ground in Glasgow bound for Toronto. We were there for over 90 minutes before the captain announced the flight was cancelled due to a fault with - IIRC - the autopilot. Most people were shouting, angry, swearing etc. We decided to just go to the hotel (which the airline paid for) , chill and got drunk. We lost one day of our trip, got a free stay in a hotel and compensation but more importantly we got there safely because the captain knows more about flying planes than me and the people complaining. My full trust was in him the next day when we eventually took off

[@jpaleas]

Tough call but safety over inconvenience! AA has taken enough lives over the years with negligence and pilot error and this amazing pilot simply won’t allow it ! I have great respect for him! The info on AA’s negligence on human life is out there, do your research you will be astounded!

[@valeriematthews-oo6ho]

Good call!

[@proscreens2137]

Very good people handling skills

[@bbryant2485]

Good job pilot, better safe than sorry. Bring all of those precious lives home safely.

[@brizzled5193]

As a EMT person once said: "Its better to be 5 minutes late, then dead on arrival"

[@MarvGoes2]

Respect to this Pilot. Safety first.

[@tonyafromgeorgia3519]

I would never get angry or question a Pilot that said he is refusing an air craft due to him not feeling 100% safe due to mechanical situations, I appreciate the honesty!

[@KSMO1031]

I used to fly 100-200 times a year. I had a flight once where during the landing the pilot aborted 10 feet from the ground and went into a steep climb. He came on the PA and announced that he's been a pilot for 35 years and something didn't feel right. He had never done that before. I'm good with that decision.

[@christophergrace1085]

I'm glad to hear the approval claps for the pilots decision. Some of those passengers were probably taking a once in a life time trip but not seeing an uproar over his decision.... a little faith in the general public has been restored.

[@BobBob-eh5sb]

He’s got my respect. While never being a pilot, I’ve driven semis and charter buses and been told the same thing. Oh, it will be alright and we will get it fixed later. But before their later came, an alternative later came and I ended up either sitting in a parking lot or the side of the road waiting for help. 30,000 feet or so in the air, pretty sure there isn’t going to be a place to pull over. Nothing in Hawaii I need to see that bad anyway.

[@jjohnston326]

Hey man, I'd much rather you tell me that you're canceling my flight than tell me to assume the crash position!!

[@salsanchez1884]

good job captain safety never takes a day off

[@centex7409]

All the asssurances and thumbs up from maintenance control mean nothing as you're going down into the ocean.... Pilot absolutely made the right call.

[@Ladyinlockwood6695]

My pilot cancels, I am saying thank you. He probably saved their lives

[@gminerr]

2 passengers aplaud, 'and Passengers Applaud'

[@jakeistired]

lmfaooo

[@Blue0cean]

Amen!! Thank you - great example of doing what is right and doing the right thing!

[@clarazegarelli5861]

he should have said, water temperature is 20 degrees, scattered sharks, collision impact + - 200 mph, then ask should we stay or should we go?

[@Mewvision]

A pilot doing the sensible and professional thing. No one ever died from a cancelled flight.

[@12044m]

This happened to us last year. The airline had us flying into a storm. The pilot said he would not do it so they said that he could fly south over the water. He had no training in that and declined. They brought in a crew that could fly over water. Maybe an hour delay but I was very happy that pilot made that call

[@johncarter4932]

1981 leaving Heathrow (unknown carrier) heading to Dulles near DC. Plane pushed back, we sat for about 5 minutes. Pilot increased power and pulled right back in. It appears there was a fuel transfer pump alarm. Now the plane has multiple transfer pump - but the pilot was refusing flying over "The Pond" as the British call the Atlantic without everything 100%. Was told if they needed to replace it we would deplane to wait for repairs. Turns out it was a sensor. Replaced. Made it to USA just fine. Kudos to all the professional pilots who to it the right way.

[@PalmBeachDog]

Five hours to hawaii and no TVs in the seats? What’s the world coming to ?

[@HughJassol_]

It's worth it once you get there.

[@gogreen7794]

On many airlines, you have to bring your own device and then figure out how to connect to the plane's Wi-Fi if it's working. You may need to pay extra to use the Wi-Fi, too.

[@Quotenwagnerianer]

Imagine a world in which people can't imagine sitting for 5 hours without having a screen in front of them... I mean they can't be expected to read a book. Made out of paper. The horror!

[@garyradtke3252]

@@user-ar94tre7huif5 Good point! If you can afford a Hawaii trip you should be able to afford a tablet and if you can't afford the tablet because you spent your money on the trip, you couldn't really afford the trip either.

[@jimmckinnon7148]

I remember really bad films onboard years ago. In flight movie on a screen. In the smoking section.

[@AurioDK]

Why is the cockpit door open? ... havn´t seen that in ages.

[@ramiroguerrero6331]

As a pilot myself, that is exactly what we are trained to do, make the decisions that save lives, good job 🥇

[@davidbrooks1724]

amen. better safe than sorry.

[@AJ-bc4ze]

Pull out the 77W or 32B!! Why does AA fly ghetto 321s to Hawaii from LA gets me. That is definitely a premium route!

[@aa777flyer]

Its actually a 32Q, the cabins on the 321 series (except 321T) are all the same.

[@Milkinporsche]

32Bs are not Etops qualified.

[@saxmanb777]

Hawaii is definitely a leisure route.

[@patrickeppler6438]

when I was a kid in the early 80s I'd fly to CA and Hawaii with my family two to three times a year from the NYC area. These flts were always on DC-10s and B747s. Even our trips to Orlando were on Eastern L1011s. Now everything is a narrow body regardless of route. Recently flew on AS ORD to ANC on a B737. Brutal!

[@AJ-bc4ze]

All I know is I will only fly out of DFW to Hawaii on AA because they offer flagship experience on that route

[@dizzymindy6024]

This is a Wonderful pilot, and an even better human being. God Bless this pilot.

[@jstarASMR3103]

Hear me out, yes, I would be absolutely pissed, but in the same breath the safety of my life trumps anything, and I commend this pilot for doing his job. Well done sir🙏🏼👏🏼

[@vodkarocket1]

Hawaiian islands are very isolated, nothing but sea for a very long time. This pilot is a sane man who values his life and the life of everyone on that plane.

[@lennyaviation1896]

How was this twice

[@Johnnyjet]

Here's the story johnnyjet.com/im-not-really-feeling-it-american-airlines-pilot-cancels-plane-to-hawaii-twice-and-passengers-applaud/

[@geeewiz2231]

lol yeah that's what I was wondering. That looked like a small airplane inside to be going to Hawaii.

[@jinglebell9424]

Kudos to the pilot. Err on the side of caution. Better to send the plane for servicing than face an emergency.

[@leew878]

I don’t think this should have been a hard decision at all. Something is wrong with the plane, you don’t leave. Why would that be a hard decision to make

[@Jez1963UK]

Pressure from management?

[@Quotenwagnerianer]

Not every broken item on a plane is a danger to its airworthyness.

[@leew878]

@@Quotenwagnerianer thank you Captain Obvious

[@GermanGuy007]

As a professional pilot, this is too much of a generalization. There is always a little something wrong on every plane, almost all the time. A decision always depends on all circumstances, in this case a long route over water. The decision he made therefore is 100 % correct. Still I’m confident the captain would have had no problem taking this plane from LAX to JFK.

[@leew878]

@@GermanGuy007 I believe it was mentioned that there was an oil pressure or fuel pressure problem. It’s concerning to know that as a professional pilot that you would still move forward with a takeoff. You probably do very well at flying and have probably encountered situations that were less than ideal while in the air but this is a known issue that may turn out to be not that big of a deal while on the ground but could have turned into much more in the air. Hats off to this captain for making the decision he made and not risking the lives of the flight crew and all the passengers.

[@USN1985dos]

We had this issue when I was taking off from London Heathrow heading to Atlanta, GA last month. Weather had been atrocious with high winds, causing delays while we were on the taxiway, but as we reached the #1 position and were spooling up to take off, a plane behind us said they thought they'd seen a tarp get sucked into our left engine. The readings on the engine were fine, but our pilot decided to take it back to maintenance for inspection. We spent another 2 hours with technicians looking through the engine and doing tests, so when we finally took off we were 5 hours behind schedule. We landed around midnight in Georgia so we all missed our connecting flights, but I didn't mind. I'll always prefer safety over expedience when it comes to flying. Thanks, Delta!

[@DMNSAV]

I absolutely love the fact that a captain would make this call. These passengers are in good hands.

[@ChargeItToTheUnderhills]

I’d rather be late than late

[@alexisz5570]

As soon as he said, "issue over the ocean" I'd be out too. Fair play sir. I'm not trying to meet Ariel.

[@TheStealthbob]

It's better to be on the ground wishing you were in the air than in the air wishing you were on the ground.

[@LayllasLocker]

In one of my flights from Netherlands to Serbia (2,30h flight), right on the border or NL and Germany captain spoke, explaining that we need to turn back due to issues with some oil system and that they've decided it is best not to risk it. He was so confident and reasured people that everything will be ok. When we landed he said he will walk down the isle and answer any questions while we wait for the maintenance crew to finish. Since that day, KLM became my favorite operator. ♥ The only thing I regret not doing is troll my mom (who was already asleep and missed all of that) that we have arrived in Serbia. 🤣😂

[@SprightMelfy]

Bro I would be getting my ass off the plane like a quarter of the way through his speech

[@CrazyPanda688]

🤣🤣🤣

[@janicevasey4038]

What a great pilot. Having traveled from Frankfurt to New York on a plane that was less that what a lot of us thought was 100% airworthy I applaud and appreciate his caution!

[@GilgameshBro]

Mad respect! One month ago I was waiting for a plane to Bangkok. It was about 5-6 hours delayed... Alot of people were very upset but I just felt that there is probably a reason for all this. One guy even said "are we going to take of today" when we were finally seated in the aircraft and awaited clearance to taxi to the right runaway. I mean Id rather be a month delayed than dead.... So I always trust in the process when awaiting my flight.

[@2SHARP4UIQ150]

You might never know. But this pilot might have saved all these people's lives.

[@Zaedrek3000]

Sadly, the Captain probably faced disciplinary action for this. He made the right call. I wouldn't even be upset if I was a passenger. Might have saved the lives of everyone on that plane.

[@dexterwestin3747]

This is what we want out of a pilot, not a pilot out of uniform talking about her divorce over the speakers like that United pilot did awhile back.

[@JPinShenzhen]

3 people clapping is not a standing ovation lol. I heard many more grunts of annoyance

[@justintime41776]

My wife got me on a plane for the first time a few years ago. We flew from Washington to Florida, 4 planes total and I hated it. I hope she never does that again.

[@kisherefilm]

This shows strength of character, a rarity in most professionals these days ❤ ✈️

[@fscottnoah7223]

People need to appreciate the amount of balls it took for the pilot to do that. He could very well be putting his career at risk. 👏🏼

[@DugEphresh]

God bless this Pilot, safety should always be priority one!

[@cibonthesaint8903]

Good call.

[@mikerilling6515]

As a pilot I assure you if the pilot in command says an aircraft is unworthy for flight. You want to get off immediately and take another flight.

[@Ogami0Itto]

With great power, comes great responsibility...

[@suzysandiego6478]

Great pilot! Do what you know is right and don’t let anyone pressure to do otherwise! Bravo!👏

[@DirtyLilHobo]

It is far better to be on the ground wishing you were in the air than to be in the air wishing you were on the ground!

[@LONESTARINDIE]

If I were on that plane, I would hug that pilot for caring for the passengers safety ❤️

[@mwqs1]

Safety first. I would hope that all Captains would be assertive enough to do the same.